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Gassol, Nigeria

Taraba State · Nigeria

Gassol is a small city in Taraba State, Nigeria with a population of 14,326. Elevation: 433 ft (132 m). Average temperature: 82°F (28°C).

Data updated June 2026

14,326 Population 5/sq mi density
433 ft Elevation 132 meters
82°F Avg Temperature 28°C
48.7 in Annual Rain
Africa / Lagos Timezone

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About Gassol

Gassol is a Local Government Area in Taraba State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Mutum Biyu on the A4 highway at8°38′00″N 10°46′00″E.

People

Population14,326
Density5/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp82°F (28°C)
Rain48.7 in/yr
Sunny Days248/yr
Elevation433 ft (132 m)
Population14,326
Population Density5 / sq mi
Elevation433 ft (132 m)
Coordinates8.5354°, 10.4462°
TimezoneAfrica/Lagos
Country🇳🇬 Nigeria
State / ProvinceTaraba State
Average Temperature82°F (28°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation48.7 inches (1,236 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Gassol

Gassol is a small city in Nigeria (Taraba State) with a population of 14,326. The city sits at an elevation of 433 feet (132 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 82°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.7 inches. The timezone is Africa/Lagos.

Climate in Gassol

Gassol has an average annual temperature of 27.2°C (81°F). The hottest month is Mar (31.1°C), the coldest is Dec (24.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 1239 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 26.2°C / 79°F 14.5° / 38.2° 0.3
Feb 28.8°C / 84°F 17° / 41.2° 0.4
Mar 31.1°C / 88°F 21.9° / 42.4° 28.8
Apr 30.4°C / 87°F 23.5° / 40.9° 101.2
May 28.8°C / 84°F 23.4° / 36.7° 135.7
Jun 27.2°C / 81°F 22.4° / 34.5° 193.0
Jul 25.9°C / 79°F 21.5° / 31.9° 309.6
Aug 25.4°C / 78°F 21.2° / 30.8° 164.6
Sep 25.8°C / 79°F 21.6° / 31.7° 165.5
Oct 26.4°C / 80°F 20.3° / 33.2° 115.7
Nov 25.9°C / 79°F 16.6° / 34.3° 22.8
Dec 24.9°C / 77°F 14.7° / 36° 2.0
Gassol has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 248 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 48.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 433 feet.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average82.0°F
52% above Nigeria avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days248 days/yr

Geography

Elevation433 ft (132 m)
Area2,978.4 sq mi (7,714.0 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates8.5354°N, 10.4462°W
TimezoneAfrica/Lagos

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.7"
28% above Nigeria avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 9.65"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.08"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 0.0 in Driest
February 83°F (28°C) 0.1 in
March 87°F (30°C) 0.7 in
April 88°F (31°C) 2.7 in Warmest
May 85°F (30°C) 5.7 in
June 82°F (28°C) 7.0 in
July 80°F (27°C) 8.3 in
August 79°F (26°C) 9.7 in Wettest
September 80°F (27°C) 9.5 in
October 81°F (27°C) 4.9 in
November 81°F (27°C) 0.3 in
December 79°F (26°C) 0.0 in Coldest

Gassol has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 79°F in December to 88°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 48.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (9.7") and January the driest (0.0").

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Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Lagos

🇳🇬 About Nigeria

Capital Abuja
Population 195,874,740
Area 923,768 km²
GDP (USD) $487,387,801,881
GDP per capita $2,139
HDI 0.548
Life expectancy 54.5 years
Internet users 39.2%
Urban population 62.2%
Currency NGN (Naira)
Languages English
Calling code +234
TLD .ng
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Nigeria

10 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
May 1 Workers' Day Workers' Day
May 27 Children's Day Children's Day
Jun 12 Democracy Day Democracy Day
Oct 1 National Day National Day
Nov 1 National Youth Day National Youth Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 Boxing Day Boxing Day

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What is the population of Gassol?

Gassol has a population of 14,326 residents and is located in Nigeria. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 2,978.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Gassol?

Gassol has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 248 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 48.7 inches.

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